- lemmocyte
- One of the cells of the neurolemma. [G. lemma, husk, + kytos, cell]
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lem·mo·cyte (lemґo-sīt) [lemma + -cyte] a cell derived from the neural crest and developing into a cell of the neurilemma.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
lemmocyte
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lemmoblast — In an embryo, a cell of neural crest origin capable of forming a cell of the neurilemma sheath. [G. lemma, husk, + blastos, germ] * * * lem·mo·blast (lemґo blast) a primordial or immature lemmocyte … Medical dictionary
lemmo- — combining form Etymology: Greek lemma rind, husk + English o : neurilemma lemmoblastic lemmocyte … Useful english dictionary
